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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark for a target-style forward, good in transition. (conf 0.6)
Decent straight-line pace but not an elite sprinter for the role. (conf 0.55)
Turns well in tight areas though not the most explosive dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Works a full 90 minutes pressing channels in the Bundesliga. (conf 0.55)
Control
Generally reliable touch for a big forward but can be heavy under pressure. (conf 0.55)
Limited close control compared to top wide forwards, more of a runner. (conf 0.5)
Strong frame lets him hold up play and protect the ball with his back to goal. (conf 0.55)
Capable but not renowned for long-range or dead-ball power. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Competent in combination play as a link forward. (conf 0.5)
Rarely tasked with switching play, average range. (conf 0.45)
Not a wide creator, crossing is a minor part of his game. (conf 0.4)
Reads knock-downs and lay-offs reasonably well as a target man. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Has shown a decent scoring instinct in spells at Wolves, PSV and RB Salzburg. (conf 0.6)
Sometimes forces shots from difficult angles rather than waiting. (conf 0.5)
Makes intelligent runs in behind and pins center-backs effectively. (conf 0.55)
Not a designated set-piece taker, limited evidence of dead-ball quality. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Physically imposing target man who wins headers in the box. (conf 0.6)
Strong upper body helps him hold off defenders in one-on-one duels. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages defenders from the front but not an elite gegenpressing forward. (conf 0.5)
Limited defensive output beyond leading the press. (conf 0.45)
Minimal defensive responsibility as a central striker. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Inconsistent composure in front of goal across a much-traveled career. (conf 0.5)
Career has featured multiple loans, suggesting fit and consistency issues. (conf 0.45)
Puts in honest defensive-forward effort typical of a target man. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
No major long-term injury history reported through his career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Mid-20s and yet to nail down a top-level starting role, ceiling now more limited. (conf 0.5)
Once a record Wolves signing and Portugal international, now a squad-depth name. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Fábio Silva is a physically strong Portuguese target forward known for his hold-up play, aerial presence and pressing from the front rather than dazzling dribbling. Once a record signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers as a teenager, his career since has been defined by a string of loans including PSV Eindhoven, Anderlecht and RB Salzburg as he searches for a settled home. He has featured for Portugal at youth level and now finds himself in the Bundesliga picture, looking to rebuild momentum as a squad forward option.
Signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers from FC Porto in 2020 for a club-record fee as a teenager.
Spent time on loan away from Wolves at clubs including Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven and Rangers.
Represented Portugal at various youth international levels.